Anyone for Tennis…
The Arts… Food and Wine?
Designed specifically for sophisticated sports and culture lovers, Seabourn presents ‘The Collection’, a series of special interest voyages that will include exclusive access to private cultural events, fine dining at world renowned wineries, premium tickets to iconic tennis tournaments and opportunities to meet and enjoy ‘Seabourn Conversations’ with two legends of the sport – Sue Barker CBE and Tommy Haas.
Each journey within ‘The Collection’ is a bespoke masterpiece and promises an immersive blend of luxury and special interests that align perfectly with Seabourn’s ultra-luxury experiences, delivering special ‘Seabourn Moments’ to travellers seeking extraordinary experiences.
departs in March and April 2025 comprising of:
● Two ‘Mediterranean Marvels & Matches’ 7–8-day sailings between Barcelona and Rome with overnight stays and included upper-level tickets to the Monte Carlo Masters and Barcelona Open Tennis Tournaments plus ‘Seabourn Conversations’ with tennis legends Sue Barker CBE and Tommy Haas#
● Two ‘Andalusian Nights’ 10-day sailings between Barcelona and Lisbon featuring an overnight in Seville including an exclusive shoreside event - a private dinner and flamenco dance performance at the Villa Luisa.
● A ‘Vineyard Vista’ 8-day sailing between Lisbon and Dublin with an overnight in Bordeaux and an inclusive exclusive shoreside event at the Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte where, after a stroll through the cellars, guests will enjoy wine tasting and dinner.
Why not get a group of like-minded friends to travel with you and share these incredible experiences.
#Sue Barker CBE will be on 5/4/25 sailing and Tommy Haas on 13/4/25 sailing
Seabourn Venture
The Collection voyages will take place onboard Seabourn Venture , an intimate ship with a private yacht-like atmosphere and all veranda luxurious suite accommodation.
Launched in 2022 and carrying just 264 guests in spacious suites, Seabourn’s first purpose-built expedition ship will sail into some of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive yacht harbours, pretty villages and fascinating world heritage sites on these five special nonexpedition voyages.
Picture yourself sipping champagne on deck, enjoying the breath-
taking views of the Mediterranean from the comfort of your oceanfront suite’s veranda.
Enjoy small-ship cruising at its finest with the Seabourn All-Inclusive Difference — personalised service, complimentary champagne, fine wines and spirits, luxuriously designed suites, an appealing array of dining venues, and more.
THE SEABOURN COLLECTION DIFFERENCE
● A series of Immersive themed Mediterranean voyages which include exclusive experiences both onboard and ashore.
● 264-guest Seabourn Venture, an intimate ship with a private yacht-like atmosphere and all veranda luxurious suite accommodation.
● Small-group tours ashore and complimentary included events in select ports.
● Intuitive, personalised service provided by team passionate about exceeding guests expectations.
● Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times.
● Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
● Complimentary caviar, an extra indulgence offered throughout your voyage.
● World-class dining and culinary experiences that rival the finest restaurants anywhere.
● All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish.
● Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences.
● Tipping is neither required, nor expected.
● Complimentary Wi-Fi packages with unlimited minutes powered by SpaceX’s Starlink.
10-Day Andalusian Nights: Spotlight on Seville
26 March 2025 & 20 April 2025^ | Lisbon to Barcelona (or reverse^)
THE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVES
● Overnight stay in Seville
● Exclusive dinner and flamenco dance performance at the iconic Villa Luisa. This uniquely curated itinerary includes an enchanting overnight stay in Seville where you will enjoy an authentic Andalusian experience, including sumptuous cocktails, dinner and a private flamenco dance performance at the iconic Villa Luisa.
Travel with Will Lyons, wine columnist and Vice President of The Sunday Times Wine Club and enjoy learning about regional wines through engaging talks. Known for his discerning palate and accurate predictions Will is an accomplished blind wine taster and has lectured on the art of wine appreciation at Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh Universities. A past president of the Edinburgh University Wine Society, a Commanderie de Bordeaux, Will is a regular on Times Radio co-hosting the Wine Times podcast.
In Granada, you may choose to take an optional tour of the famous halls of the Alhambra Palace. Then discover vibrant ports from the alluring harbours of Portugal and Morocco to the sunny shores of Spain’s Costa Brava. Stroll through the charming and lively streets of Montpellier, soak up the scenery of Palamós’ pristine beaches, and explore the secluded rocky coves of Menorca. Whether starting or ending your journey in Lisbon, this itinerary promises an extraordinary blend of cultural immersion and coastal exploration in the heart of the alluring Mediterranean.
10-Day Andalusian Nights: Spotlight on Seville
26 MARCH 2025
Date Port Arrive Depart
26 Mar Lisbon, Portugal Board Seabourn Venture 5pm
27 Mar Portimao, Portugal 7am 3.30pm
28 Mar Seville, Spain - overnight 7am Exclusive shoreside event included**
29 Mar Seville 6pm
30 Mar Tangier, Morocco 8am 6pm
31 Mar Motril, Granada 8am 6pm
1 Apr Leisure at Sea
2 Apr Mahon, Menorca 8am 6pm
3 Apr Sete (Montpelier), France 10am 8pm
4 Apr Palamos, Spain 8am 6pm
5 Apr Barcelona, Spain 7am
^20 April itinerary operates in reverse.
Sample Optional shore excursions~
Just a few of the incredible experiences you may choose to enjoy….
SOUK AND BLUE DOOR CUISINE EXPERIENCE (TANGIER, MOROCCO)
Learn the secrets of Moroccan cuisine during a memorable cooking class and lunch at the Blue Door Hotel Cooking Classroom. This includes a tour of the Grand Socco market, an inspiring cookery lesson, then the chance to enjoy the aromatic dishes you prepared.
THE MIGHTY ALHAMBRA PALACE & GARDENS (MOTRIL, GRANADA)
Granada’s most famous landmark, this spectacular complex of buildings, courtyards and cupolas represents the zenith of Moorish architecture. Step inside the Alqala hamra (red castle) and visit the Nazaries Palace, with intricately carved stucco walls, knotted ceilings, elaborate honeycomb vaulting, and beautiful courtyards. See the Serallo (official residence of the Sultan), and the harem that surrounds the famous Patio de Los Leones with fountains feeding water through the mouths of 12 lions. Stroll around the Generalife, a garden residence built as a summer paradise, with terraces, grottoes, flowerbeds and fountains.
AIGUES MORTES (SÈTE, FRANCE)
This fortified city in the heart of the Petite Camargue was built in the 13th century within a landscape of ponds, sea marshes, and saltpans, originally serving as a departure harbour for the crusades of St Louis. Its Constance Tower, one of the most majestic pieces of architecture from medieval times served as a lookout post to fend off the Saracens. Enjoy a guided walking tour which will cover the history of the town, then set out to explore this charming town at your leisure.
A WALK-THROUGH MAHON WITH TASTY TAPAS (MAHON, MENORCA)
Enjoy a guided tour through the old city with its narrow-cobbled streets, boutiques and Gothic churches then stroll to a tapas restaurant to enjoy a taste of typical and delicious Menorcan fare.
CONVERSATIONS – with UNESCO expert Alessandra Borchi (20 April cruise)
With an academic background from ParisSorbonne University, Alessandra has been working for UNESCO, since 2005. Starting her career at the World Heritage Centre, where she conducted monitoring missions to over 300 World Heritage sites all over the world, she then moved to the field, managing UNESCO’s culture programmes in Afghanistan and in Tanzania. After serving in the executive office of the assistant director-general for culture for two years, she became coordinator of UNESCO emergency response operations. Alessandra Alessandra Borchi is Italian but also speaks English, French and Spanish.
YOUR INCLUDED EVENT**
Dinner and Flamenco at Villa Luisa
Travel to Villa Luisa, a historic private house set within the heart of Seville founded by German Argentine musician Herman Bemberg Ocampo, where some of the most fascinating personalities of the literary and artistic world gathered in the early 20th century. On arrival you’ll enjoy a welcome drink served with canapes, followed by an authentic live Flamenco show. A twocourse dinner will follow with time to relax and enjoy the venue over drinks before returning to Seabourn Venture.
8-Day Mediterranean Marvels & Matches: Monte Carlo Masters
5 April 2025 | Barcelona to Rome (Civitavecchia).
THE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVES
● Included Premium tickets to the Monte Carlo Masters Tennis Tournament^
● Overnight stay in Monte Carlo
● Seabourn Conversations with Sue Barker CBE
Immerse yourself in the glamour of the tennis world during a two-day call into Monte Carlo for the Monte Carlo Masters, where the prestigious ATP 1000 event unfolds at the iconic Monte Carlo Country Club, with its stunning views over the Mediterranean, then witness the riveting escapades and victories of the top stars in men’s tennis during the Quarterfinal matches.
During your cruise enjoy Seabourn Conversations that will connect you with TV presenter and worldclass tennis player Sue Barker CBE, alongside special tennis-themed onboard activities and programming. Beyond the courts, this cruise explores the enchanting Rivieras, with visits to chic St. Tropez and picturesque Portovenere on Italy’s Cinque Terre. Whether you’re a long-time tennis enthusiast or seeking an exclusive experience in this beautiful region, this journey promises a perfect blend of sporting excitement and coastal splendour.
8-Day Mediterranean Marvels & Matches: Monte Carlo Masters
5 APRIL 2025
Date Port Arrive Depart
5 Apr Barcelona 5pm
6 Apr Port-Vendres, France 8am 6pm
7 Apr Toulon, France 8am 6pm
8 Apr St Tropez, France 8am 6pm
9 Apr Cannes, France 8am 10pm
10 Apr Monte Carlo, Monaco 8am Premium Monte Carlo Masters Tickets**.
11 Apr Monte Carlo 6pm
12 Apr Portovenere, Cinque Terre, Italy 8am 5pm
13 Apr Civitavecchia, Rome 7am
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won Junior Wimbledon aged 17, the French Open in 1976 and was a semi-finalist at Wimbledon in 1977. Sue ranked British number one, ranked as high as world number three and was in the top ten for almost a decade.
Sue retired from tennis in 1984 and moved to broadcasting, first with Channel 7 Australia, Sky Television and then exclusively for the BBC, where during a 30-year broadcasting career she covered a variety of high-profile events including the Olympic Games. Commonwealth Games and presented the Wimbledon Championships, retiring from the BBC in 2022.
Sample Optional shore excursions~
Just a few of the incredible experiences you may choose to enjoy….
THE FRENCH EXPRESSIONISTS OF COLLIOURE (PORT-VENDRES, FRANCE)
Fauvism was an early 20th-century art movement characterised by its explosion of colour. Follow your guide in the footsteps of two French expressionist painters, Matisse and Derain, who lived and painted in this pretty fishing village, drawing inspiration from Gauguin and Van Gogh. Then stroll among the local shops, cafés and many art galleries.
LE CASTELLET & WINE TASTING (TOULON, FRANCE)
A typical Provencal hilltop village, perched on the edge of a cliff, Le Castellet feels like a 15th-century fortified hamlet, with ancient ramparts, narrow cobblestone streets and houses adorned with climbing bougainvillea. At the Domaine de Souviou Winery, set among ancient olives and with its adjacent chapel, you’ll taste some local wines, including the Bandol labels.
LIVING LOCAL, A TASTE OF CINQUE TERRE PESTO (PORTOVENERE, ITALY)
Navigate by small vehicle the winding and picturesque roads above the villages of Cinque Terre, pausing en-route for stunning views of three of the Cinque Terre villages. At the local wine-producers association, sample three different local wines, then sample a dish of Trenette al Pesto, made using fresh ingredients grown on terraces toed into the hillside.
INCLUDED
The Monte Carlo Masters Tennis Tournament
Immerse yourself in the glamour of the tennis world during a two day stay in Monte Carlo, which includes upper-level tickets to the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinal, a tennis tournament for male professionals played on outdoor clay courts, an ATP 1000 event that unfolds within the iconic Monte Carlo Country Club, with its stunning views over the Mediterranean.
7-Day Mediterranean Marvels & Matches: Barcelona Open
13 April 2025 | Rome (Civitavecchia) to Barcelona.
THE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVES
● Included Premium tickets to the Barcelona Open Tournament^
● Overnight stay in Barcelona
● Seabourn Conversations with Tommy Haas
Destinations include the charming Tuscan Island of Elba, the glittering Riviera gems of Cannes and St. Tropez, before arriving in Spain’s most vibrant city, where during two exhilarating days in Barcelona you may enjoy coveted tickets to the semifinals of the prestigious Barcelona Open, an ATP-500 event, (and crucial lead-up to the French Open) which unfolds at the historic and intimate Real Club de Tenis Barcelona – 1899.
During your cruise, enjoy Seabourn Conversations that will connect you with German Tennis star Tommy Haas, alongside special tennis-themed onboard activities and programming. You may choose to extend your adventure with an optional post-cruise extension and savour the final day of the tournament on April 21st to make the most of the experience!
7-Day Mediterranean Marvels & Matches: Barcelona Open
13 APRIL 2025
Date Port Arrive Depart
13 Apr Civitavecchia, Rome 5pm
14 Apr Portoferraio, Elba 8am 6pm
15 Apr Portovenere, Cinque Terre, Italy
16 Apr Cannes, France
17 Apr St Tropez, France
18 Apr Sete, France
8am 8pm
8am 6pm
8am 6pm
8am 6pm
19 Apr Barcelona, Spain 8am
Premium Barcelona Open Tickets**
20 Apr Barcelona
in 1978 in Hamburg, Tommy Haas’s successful career in tennis involved reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in singles. He turned pro in 1996 and enjoyed a long and illustrious career, known for his powerful groundstrokes and versatility on all surfaces.
Haas won 15 singles titles, including one ATP Masters 1000 events. He also reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open three times and Wimbledon (2009), showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level of the sport. Haas was known for his smooth and elegant playing style, combining athleticism and finesse.
Haas has been involved in various philanthropic activities, and has remained engaged in the sport as a coach and tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open - otherwise known as the 5th Grand Slam.
Sample Optional shore excursions~
Just a few of the incredible experiences you may choose to enjoy….
HIKING THE SLOPES OF MT CAPANNE
From the quaint medieval village of Marciana, begin an exhilarating two-mile hike on easy-to-moderate mountain paths along the slopes of Mount Capanne, walking amongst forests of ilex, pine and chestnut trees and enjoying breath-taking views over the island’s northern side with its refreshing mountain climate.
Visit the Church of San Cerbone, then continue to Poggio for a lunch of local specialities along with great views over the ocean.
GALIMARD
PERFUME FACTORY (CANNES)
Drive through the French countryside to Grasse, birthplace of the French perfume industry. The oldest of these perfume houses, Galimard Perfumery, was established in 1747 by the Count de Galimard, who created the first pomades for the court of King Louis XV. Be guided though more than 127 essences as you learn how to make your own perfume, which will be presented in a bottle with your chosen name alongside a diploma of Elève Parfumeur. This exclusive workshop is followed by a guided tour of the perfume museum and factory The recipe for your unique fragrance will be stored in the factory’s database to re-ordered upon request.
SEA KAYAKING IN SETE
Sete, the Venice of Languedoc is crisscrossed by numerous canals, and today you will discover its mesmerising canal scenery and cityscapes by sea kayak. Then stop at the main jetty to taste regional products such as wines, oysters and a speciality pie.
YOUR INCLUDED EVENT**
The Barcelona Open Tennis Tournament
You will receive upper-level tickets to the Barcelona open semi-final and become immersed in the world of tennis as you spend two exhilarating days in Barcelona, where the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open, an ATP-500 event, unfolds at the historic Real Club de Tenis Barcelona – 1899. There will be the option to extend your stay to catch the finals!
8-Day Vineyard Vistas: An Evening in Bordeaux
BORDEAUX
30 April 2025 | Lisbon to Dublin
THE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVES
● Included Wine Tasting and Dinner at Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
● Overnight stay in Bordeaux
Join us on a special voyage from the sun-kissed shores of Lisbon to the emerald landscapes of Dublin. Immerse yourself in the heart of Bordeaux, a city of timeless elegance, where you’ll be treated to an intimate evening at Château Smith Haut-Lafitte, amidst the vine-covered hills. Indulge in a private dinner, engaging in lively conversation with passionate winemakers and experts who unveil the secrets behind each exquisite blend.
Other highlights include the rugged beauty of Gijon, while in Biarritz, the fusion of French and Basque cultures captivates the senses. As the ship glides towards Cork, the charm of Ireland unfolds, with its quaint villages and legendary hospitality.
8-Day Vineyard Vistas: An Evening in Bordeaux
30 APR 2025
Date Port Arrive Depart
30 Apr Lisbon, Portugal 5pm
1 May Leisure at Sea
2 May Gijon, Spain 8am 6pm
3 May Hendaye (Biarritz), France 8am 5pm
4 May Bordeaux, France 1pm
Exclusive shoreside event included**
5 May Bordeaux 1.15pm
6 May Leisure at Sea
7 May Cobh (Cork), Ireland 8am 4pm
8 May Dublin, Ireland 7am
Sample Optional shore excursions~
Just a few of the incredible experiences you may choose to enjoy….
GIJON HIGHLIGHTS & CIDER BREWERY
Enjoy a panoramic drive through Gijón, learning about the historic buildings then head to a traditional Llagar, a type of cider brewery. See how cider is typically made in Asturias, and sample it alongside some fine cheese. A panoramic drive along the seafront will take you downtown, where you may view the Roman Baths from the outside, with time to explore.
SAN SEBASTIAN (HENDAYE, BIARRITZ)
Take a short drive to San Sebastian, the cultural hub of the Basque region. Pause at Monte Igueldo for a panoramic view of the bay then head into the city and visit the old town, where in the narrow pedestrian-only streets, you’ll be tempted by numerous famous tapas bars, shops and landmarks, with time to explore and taste!
YOUR INCLUDED EVENT**
Wine Tasting and Dinner at Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
A short transfer will bring you to the acclaimed Chateau wine estate Smith Haut Lafitte, one of the flagships of the Bordeaux wine world, located in Pessac-Léognan wine district just south of Bordeaux.
In 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard sold all their business interests to buy Château Smith Haut Lafitte and over two years, they invested massively in renovating both the winery buildings and the 18th century manor house built by George Smith, where they decided to live and to devote their energy to their newfound passion: making outstanding white and red wines.
After a stroll through the impressive cellars, you will be invited to enjoy a glass of wine within the grounds or on the terrace overlooking the vineyards, followed by a sit-down dinner.